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The Global Youth Village: An International Summer Camp Exchange Program for High School Students
Workshops & Travel Programs Workshops happen every weekday morning. You will build skills needed for success in every community and business - empathy, time management, responsibility, goal setting, and the art of listening to other's perspectives. Workshops are NOT like going to school: they are fun and interactive! Learning happens naturally and easily through simulations, field trips, guest speakers, and discussions. Your instructors are professional teachers and trainers with international and community development experience. Following the GYV session, travel to Washington, D.C. for an extraordinary opportunity to learn how our government operates.
DIALOGUE Everyone has conflict: what you choose to do with it is the key. In this workshop, you learn peace-building skills and how to respond proactively to conflict and prejudice. Explore non-violence movements, how to lead discussions, and how to deal with anger -- your own and others'. Develop some listening skills, and master some conflict prevention and resolution techniques.
FAITH AND POLITICS What is faith? What is politics? Historically, how have these two been intertwined or separated? Take a deep look at commonalities in faiths: social responsibility, egalitarianism, belief in a higher power, while simultaneously looking at the basis of international politics using modern and historical examples. Find examples of the compatibility of political goals and spiritual values of different faiths. Challenge your thinking, broaden your perspectives, and look for applications in your own daily life.
MASS MEDIA & YOU TV, radio, magazines - they are fighting for our attention every day. What techniques do they use and why? This workshop emphasizes the political, social, and economic implications of media messages and stresses the importance of using media effectively and wisely. You'll analyze existing media messages for their true "message" and create your own content. Explore ways in which a single story might be interpreted differently by people from different backgrounds. Develop an awareness of issues of credibility and bias in the media. Identify flawed beliefs about topics fostered by media content, which may include false or misleading information.
GLOBAL MUSIC Are
you a musician? Would you like to explore different musical styles and
"With Arabic music, the philosophy is all about people teaching people. It's much more of a human sounding music because it changes with who is playing and the various styles that are being used. It's much less rigid and conforming." Sarah Willis, 16, classically trained violist, Virginia. "After studying Arabic music, I now pay closer attention to my intonation in classical music." Giulia
Libertini, 15, classically trained cellist, Italy GREEN YOUR WORLD
ARABIC LANGUAGE & CULTURE Did you know that Arabic is the language of more than 250 million people in more than 20 countries, stretching from Morocco and Mauritania in North Africa through the Middle East and Gulf States? Have you ever wished you knew more about the cultural traditions of these exotic places? Would you like a more intensive jumpstart to learning this language? This workshop will provide 25 hours basic level instruction in Modern Standard Arabic, and in addition, give you the flavor of Arabic culture around the world. Language and culture are inseparable; together they impact every social and ethical norm and are intertwined with the values and ideals by which a society identifies itself. Stimulate your interest and open up new career and study opportunities.
For Internationals: English Language & American Culture: Dramatically improve your comprehension and conversation skills through individualized classroom instruction and guided exercises within the GYV community. Learn about the history, social issues, and daily life of U.S. culture. Use your new skills on shopping trips with GYV friends, and in a restaurant! Special Attention for International Participants: First stop is Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Your time there includes visiting historic sites and museums, shopping, and time to recover from jet lag. Following this 1-2 day tour, you will travel to our program campus in Virginia.
For Everyone - Democracy, History, and Citizen Action: Explore Washington, D.C.!
Following the GYV session, travel to Washington, D.C. for an extraordinary opportunity to learn how our government operates. [Please check back for 2008 dates.]
Each day has a specific theme, including seminars, assignments, free choice times, and leadership opportunities. You will stay in a hotel, sharing rooms with your friends. Daily travel around the city is primarily by public transportation, and includes lots of walking! Meals are taken in the hotel, as well as at a wide selection of cafes and restaurants. SAMPLE ITINERARY:
This program is available for an additional fee. Now accepting applications; notification in May 2008.
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